Comparison
OpenCode vs Hermes Agent
How the two compare on the things that decide whether your setup carries over: open standards, license, models and where they run.
| OpenCode | Hermes Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Anomaly (SST) | Nous Research |
| License | MIT | Open source |
| Models | 75+ providers, including local models | Model-agnostic: hosted or local models |
| Runs in | Terminal, IDE, Desktop | Terminal, Desktop, Messaging |
| MCP | MCP: supported | ?MCP: not yet verified |
| Agent Skills | Agent Skills: supported | Agent Skills: supported |
| AGENTS.md | AGENTS.md: supported | ?AGENTS.md: not yet verified |
| ACP | ACP: supported | ACP: supported |
Key differences
- Both are open source, so you can inspect and self-host either.
- Models: OpenCode runs 75+ providers, including local models; Hermes Agent runs Model-agnostic: hosted or local models.
- OpenCode also runs in IDE; Hermes Agent also runs in Messaging.
- OpenCode supports MCP; we have not verified it for Hermes Agent.
- OpenCode supports AGENTS.md; we have not verified it for Hermes Agent.
- Both support Agent Skills, ACP, so MCP servers, skills and repo instructions you set up carry over if you switch.
In their own words
OpenCode
Provider-agnostic open-source coding agent for terminal, IDE and desktop. Works with 75+ model providers, including local models.
Hermes Agent
Model-agnostic personal agent across CLI, desktop and messaging apps. Learns across sessions and writes reusable skills from its own work.
FAQ
- Is OpenCode or Hermes Agent open source?
- OpenCode is open source under MIT. Hermes Agent is open source.
- Do OpenCode and Hermes Agent support MCP servers?
- OpenCode: yes. Hermes Agent: not verified yet.
- Can I reuse Agent Skills between OpenCode and Hermes Agent?
- Yes. Both read the open Agent Skills (SKILL.md) format, so the same skill folder works in both.
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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026.